Saint Louis University will host a fundraiser for the Himalayan Family Healthcare Project (HFHCP), founded by SLU alumnus Devi States, D.H.Sc., M.P.H., to help purchase medicine and medical supplies to be used during a medical trek in October 2012. It is the goal of the HFHCP to build a permanent healthcare facility in the Manang District near the border with Tibet.

The event will take place from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, in the Allied Health Professions Building. Tickets are $50 per person, and special donor levels are as follows:

$1000: Summit (receive 6 complimentary tickets)

$500: Climber (receive 4 complimentary tickets)

$250: Base Camp (receive 2 complimentary tickets)

Checks should be made payable to Himalayan Family Healthcare Project. Tickets can be picked up at the Everest Café, 4145 Manchester Ave. or 711 Olive St.; Wings of Hope, 18370 Wings of Hope Blvd.; or can be mailed to purchasers with at least five days notice.